Nuestra Calculadora de la huella hídrica proporciona una instantánea de cómo las actividades y rutinas diarias de una persona afectan su uso del agua. La metodología proporciona todos los datos, fuentes y cálculos detrás de las preguntas y los valores promedio. Metodología de la calculadora de huella hídrica(próximamente) Los cálculos utilizados en la Calculadora de […]
Virtual water is the water “hidden” in the products, services and processes people buy and use every day. Virtual water often goes unseen by the end-user of a product or service, but that water has been consumed throughout the value chain, which makes creation of that product or service possible. What Does Virtual Water Mean? […]
Find the water footprint of some common food products and consumer goods. We put together a food from a day in the typical American diet and gathered a list of some common consumer products and listed their water footprints. Download a [PDF] of this list. Table 1. Food Products Steak (beef) 6 ounces 674 gallons […]
Confused about the difference between “water footprint” and “virtual water?” Wondering what makes up a water footprint? Read on to learn how water is connected to food, energy and household goods. Download a [PDF] version of this glossary. Water Footprint: Water footprints help individuals, businesses and countries because they reveal water use patterns, from the […]
There are many key organizations studying how food, water and energy systems influence and are influenced by one another. The research is important because as resources become more scarce and climate change alters where and how precipitation falls, the US cannot afford to view these systems in isolation. The country will need to develop more […]
Beef has a large water footprint and the system in which cattle are produced can make a substantial difference in the size of the footprint. While pasture-raised beef can be more sustainable, many assume that its water footprint is always smaller than that of industrially produced beef. This is not necessarily the case, although it can […]
For various reasons, many farmers cannot rely entirely on rainfall and must turn to irrigation to water their crops. While drip irrigation might seem like the logical choice because of its efficiency, the reasons why farmers use one system over another are varied and sometimes complex. The type of system can impact crop yields as […]
Many people love to shop and clothing is a favorite target of bargain hunters everywhere. But changing trends, new manufacturing technologies and low prices have led to “fast fashion” and prompted many people to over-consume and that’s had major impacts on the country’s water and energy usage. The Average American Throws Away 70 Pounds of […]
When people use the internet, they rely on a data center to store, manage and disseminate information. To keep these centers running efficiently, a tremendous amount of energy and water are required, providing yet another example of the important nexus between water and energy resources. Digital cryptocurrencies cause similar concerns. How Do Data Centers Use […]
